50 Indian Chief Nasturtium Seeds - Deep Red Blooms, Tropaeolum majus Annual

Indian Chief Nasturtium is a classic heirloom variety of Tropaeolum majus prized for its rich, deep red blooms and easy-going nature. This fast-growing annual produces masses of spurred flowers above rounded, lily-pad-like green leaves, bringing warm color to borders, beds, and containers throughout the growing season.

Nasturtiums are among the most rewarding annuals for beginning gardeners. They trail and mound naturally, making them useful for edging walkways, spilling over walls, or filling gaps in mixed plantings. The flowers and leaves are also edible, adding a peppery accent to salads and garnishes.

Plant Features

• Deep red, spurred blooms on a compact, mounding plant
• Rounded, shield-shaped green leaves with a distinctive appearance
• Fast-growing annual that flowers through summer into fall
• Works well in borders, containers, and hanging baskets
• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery flavor

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Mounding to trailing
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Spacing: About 12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Indian Chief Nasturtium seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, planting about 1/2 inch deep and keeping the soil evenly moist until germination. Nasturtiums generally dislike transplanting, so direct sowing is preferred. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they are established.

Provide full sun for the heaviest flowering, though plants tolerate light shade. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid over-fertilizing, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the flowering season.

What's Included

50 Indian Chief Nasturtium seeds (Tropaeolum majus).